Restoring-Americas-Maritime-Dominance.pdf

Understand the four pillars of the Maritime Action Plan:  Incentivize Modernize Strengthen Increase

Early Lunar New Year spurs air cargo volume boost | Supply Chain Dive

FedEx plans to close over 475 stations due to Network 2.0 | Supply Chain Dive

FedEx will reduce its facility footprint by approximately 30% 

UPS’ 2026 closures will hit Atlanta, Dallas, other cities across US | Supply Chain Dive

UPS is rightsizing its network to account for fewer Amazon packages and using USPS for final mile on Ground Saver service Facilities affected are staffed by Teamster members.

FedEx narrows e-commerce delivery focus to ‘specialized’ shipments | Supply Chain Dive

FedEx will focus on business to business high value shipping segments.  FedEx expects capacity to tighten

Hapag-Lloyd to buy Israeli rival Zim for $4.2 billion

Pittsburgh CBP officers seize over $300,000 in counterfeit designer brand handbags, jewelry, and scarves from China | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

If your products depend upon branding consider registering products with CBP Protect your IP

White House pitches new fees, incentives to fund maritime revival

The Maritime Action Plan proposes fees on cargo arriving on foreign built ships  It also recommends a maritime prosperity zone for investments 

Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the Reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act | United States Trade Representative

AGOA is in effect from September 2025-December 31, 2026.

CBP reports significant ESTA, TTP approvals for FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualified nations | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

With anticipation of millions of travelers, Trusted Traveler Programs such as SENTRI and NEXUS or others should be considered if you plan to attend.